Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant I
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical

Date Posted:
6/16/2026

Location:
Faribault Education Center/Adult Education

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant I: FEC Engagement Specialist

Job Description:

The Faribault Education Center (FEC) is seeking a bilingual Front Desk Administrative Assistant I. This position will require four (4) 10-hour shifts, 7:45am-6:15 pm, Monday - Thursday, with no work on Fridays. FEC does offer summer school for one month in July/Aug and this will be required. Pay rate is $27.46/hour and is eligible for full district benefits.

Essential Functions:

The FEC Engagement Specialist is responsible for supporting all Faribault Education Center programs, students, staff, and community members. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for diverse students, staff, families and community members
• Work collaboratively with the FEC Coordinator, Manager and other staff to improve processes and procedures for FEC programs
• Manage the FEC Front Desk, main entrance and supportive front desk staff
• Understand FEC programs and services
• Initiate all intake procedures for new and returning students and customers
• Initiate GED waivers and GED/diploma enrollment
• Maintain Infinite Campus
• Screen, forward, and document all communication received at the FEC Front Desk via phone, text, email, voicemail, in person, etc.
• Schedule and process building reservations in ELEYO related to Community Education programs and outside organizations
• Collaborate and communicate with building custodians and administrative assistants across the district regarding district facility use
• Accept and process payments for all FEC-related programs and services
• Accept and distribute all mail, packages, handouts and flyers
• Order supplies for the building and other programs
• Create building signs and marketing materials for programs
• Maintain files and records with confidential information
• Schedule meetings and testing for the Coordinator, Manager, teachers and students as needed
• Connect with the school districts FACES (Family And Community Engagement Specialists) daily through Centralized Registration
• Collect data and attendance for adult education programming and grants and enter into required systems (SID, Sales Force, Workforce One, etc.)
• Attend and assist with event planning for students and staff (open house, registration events, graduation, staff appreciation, sunshine fund, etc.)
• Translate flyers and documents as needed
• Enter building work orders and technology work orders for the FEC
• Attend local, regional and state-wide meetings and professional development related to FEC programming
• Collect and review timesheets
• Other administrative duties as needed and assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, staff, families, community partners, and additional stakeholders
• Friendly, compassionate, personable, and reliable
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Excellent communications skills
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Growth mindset

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of previous clerical experience
• Must be bilingual in Spanish/English or Somali/English
• Willingness and eagerness to learn new skills and programs
• Positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• AA/S Degree in business administration, office administration, office management, or related fields.

Compensation and Benefits:

Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits as outlined in the Non-Affiliated Administrative Support Specialists Agreement (260 day contract). Other benefits include:

• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Enticing retirement package
• State-of-the-art Fitness Center open to staff
• 1:1 Technology for staff use
• Culture promoting work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Application Procedure:
Apply online at:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Final date to receive applications: application review begins July 1, 2026; position open until filled